Do you have a skincare question but the think of showing your knowledge gaps is just too much? Don’t worry, We aren’t born with all the answers, and sometimes you’re just too far into it to ask the questions. Here are some questions you were maybe just too afraid to ask!

Do I have to wash my face every day? 

This is a great question and one that some people are a little embarrassed to ask. However, the simple answer is: yes.  

You should wash your face first thing in the morning,( although not always with a cleanser and we will get to it soon )and last thing at night, too, to remove dust, oil, pollution, SPF,  And how should you wash it? Well, that leads us on to our next question … 

Can I wash my face with water? 

well, depends…in the evenings you cannot wash your face with water. You can wet your face with water – but water will not remove oil, makeup, impurities, or anything else which has bonded to your skin. You’ll be wet, but not clean. In order to clean your face ready for the day ahead, or wash off all that has come before, you need to apply a product to your skin.  

In the AM, if you have a dry skin, you can only use cleansing water or very light cleanser since you don’t have makeup etc on your skin.

In the PM, you should do a double cleansing: first cleanse with an oil based or water with oil based cleanser like the Makeup Remover, and the a gentle cleanser that suits your skin type.

How important is it to wear SPF every day? 

You’ve heard the SPF hype, but just how key is it? Well – it’s pretty big key. Washing your face and wearing SPF every day are the most important things you can do for your skin. Wearing SPF can help to protect your skin from UVA, UVB, and HEV lights, as well as working to protect your skin and reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. That’s why it’s so important to apply, reapply, and wear it every single day. 

Is it too late to start wearing SPF? 

It’s never too late to start protecting your skin. Even if you’ve never done it before, tomorrow is a new day, and picking up the SPF is never a bad idea. 

Can I actually shrink my pores? 

Well, pores aren’t doors. They don’t open, and they don’t close – but it’s possible improve the appearance of pores with certain ingredients. Niacinamide is a great ingredient if pores are on your mind. It can help to reduce sebum production, which can in turn make your pores appear smaller. Pores can appear larger when sebum is trapped inside them, so choosing a product rich in niacinamide can be a great idea. Pore size is often more to do with a natural breakdown of elastin rather than oil, but you can maintain your pores with the correct concoction of skincare ingredients.

Is it actually ok to pick spots? 

It’s not a good idea to pick spots. Treatment can depend on the kind of spot in question. If it’s a whitehead, applying salicylic acid on the spot itself can help to dry it out. If it’s a red, headless spot, which is angry and inflamed, you can apply salicylic acid, too – but it’s best to leave these and do NOT pick them, as picking them will make things exponentially worse. 

And the best thing you can do is go to professional for a deep, good cleansing and advice 

Picking spots can lead to scarring, or even infection in some cases. 

Is it important to moisturise? 

It’s  important to apply key ingredients to your skin to feed it all that it needs to be protected and healthy. I believe the minimal and effective skincare routine is a good cleanser, treatment, moisturizer and SPF during the day.

Of course you want to use the cream that suits your skin best and help your conditions. Check out Pure’s collection to find your right match!

Did I answer your secret questions? Let me know , and message me if you have any further questions you will always have a non judgemental answer here to your skincare questions!